Part I: Basics

• Allergen Immunotherapy in Historical Perspective
• Definition of an Allergen (Immunobiology)
• Allergen Nomenclature
• Immunologic Responses to Subcutaneous Allergen Immunotherapy
• Immunologic Responses to Sublingual Allergen Immunotherapy

Part II: Allergens: Inhalational, Ingested and Injected

• Tree Pollen Allergens
• Grass Pollen Allergens
• Weed Pollen Allergens
• Fungal Allergens
• Mite Allergens
• Cockroach and Other Inhalant Insect Allergens
• Mammalian Allergens
• Food Allergens
• Hymenoptera Allergens
• Biting Insect Allergens
• Occupational Allergens

Part III: Immunologic Techniques: Preparations and Administration of Subcutaneous and Sublingual Allergen Immunotherapy

• Standardized Allergen Vaccines in the United States
• Manufacturing and Standardizing Allergen Extracts in Europe
• Preparing and Mixing Allergen Vaccines for Subcutaneous Immunotherapy
• Subcutaneous Administration of Allergen Vaccines
• Administration of Sublingual Vaccines
• Subcutaneous Immunotherapy for Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis, Allergic Asthma, and Prevention of Allergic Diseases
• Sublingual Immunotherapy for Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis, Allergic Asthma, and Prevention of Allergic Diseases
• Immunotherapy for Hymenoptera Venom Hypersensitivity

Part IV: Other Types of Immunotherapy

• Experimental Forms of Allergen Immunotherapy with Modified Allergens and Adjuvants
• Anti-IgE Therapy
• Immunotherapy for Food and Latex Allergy
• Unproven and Controversial Forms of lmmunotherapy

Part V: Prevention and Management of Adverse Effects

• Adverse Effects and Fatalities Associated with Subcutaneous Allergen Immunotherapy
• Adverse Effects Associated with Sublingual Immunotherapy
• Prevention and Treatment of Anaphylaxis
• Instructions and Consent Forms for Subcutaneous Allergen Immunotherapy
• Information and Consent Forms for Sublingual Immunotherapy

Index

• Richard F. Lockey, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
  Richard F. Lockeyis Professor of Medicine, Pediatrics, and Public Health; Joy McCann Culverhouse Professor of Allergy and Immunology; and Director, Division of Allergy and Immunology, University of South Florida College of Medicine and the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, Tampa, Florida, USA.
• Dennis K. Ledford, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
  Dennis K. Ledford is Professor and Course Director, University of South Florida College of Medicine, and the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, Tampa, Florida, USA.